The company

The roots of this market leader UK story lie in the difficulties encountered by UKMoD EOD personnel addressing the terrorist threat dating back to the early 1970s.

From very simple beginnings, the vehicle, which was soon named “Wheelbarrow”, became more advanced as technology offered increased capability to the EOD operator. Wheelbarrow has now developed to Mark 8 Plus II, and is regarded by EOD specialists world-wide as the most capable and reliable unmanned vehicle available.

Today, Wheelbarrow is in service throughout the world in the most demanding of operating scenarios. The vehicle is unmatched for its combination of speed, dexterity, reach and payload capabilities. Obviously we provide equipment to a world where failure can be fatal. As the supplier of generic tele-operated systems to the EOD community we bring unique field experience and a realism in terms of manufacturing practicalities. We are an ISO9000:2000 Company.

Wheelbarrow is universally recognised as the benchmark when considering vehicles for Remote Improvised Explosive Device disposal. This market leaders vehicles are now also designed for other applications, in industrial, nuclear and security environments.

The Role

A world leading Integrated Robotic Systems Company is currently seeking a dynamic Systems Engineer to join their expanding Systems Engineering Department. The successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing structured engineering solutions and strategies to meet programme requirements across the whole development lifecycle in accordance with customer requirements, legislation, human factors and business needs. They will be responsible for the control of own work packages to meet agreed technical, quality, cost and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet the requirements of the project to agreed schedule, quality and cost requirements across the whole development lifecycle within the context of the lifecycle management process.

Work with customers, other engineering disciplines and other internal departments across the whole development process and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner.

Capture, define and manage requirements through a disciplined and rigorous approach to requirements management and ask challenging questions about the requirements and architecture of the system at each level of the hierarchy.

Management of system requirements in accordance with customer requirements, legislation, human factors and business needs and validation and verification that the system that has been produced as a result meets the original specification.

Disciplined and rigorous approach to requirements management using the DOORS capture tool.

Our client researches, designs and develops secure communication systems, hardware and software. They are looking for people to be part of a multi-skilled project team delivering communication systems for use by Her Majesty’s Government at home and overseas.

Working within a modern electronic assembly and test facility, you will be responsible for:

Testing and fault-finding to component level on a wide arrange of complex communication and related electronic systems.

Continual review of existing test specifications to ensure they are fit for purpose and to identify changes to enhance test processes.

Development of test specifications for newly developed products, including the provision of test documentation.

Required Skills

Applicants should have the following skills and experience:

In-depth practical experience of electronic test and fault-finding gained from working in a high quality manufacturing environment

An ONC/HNC (or higher) or equivalent in Electronics Engineering

Desirable skills

A degree in Electronic Engineering

RF circuit testing

Inspection of electronic assemblies

The ability to develop test programmes using LabVIEW or Boundary Scan Technology

Microsoft Visio

An appreciation of JTAG technology

If you are looking for a position that is not your average job with excellent benefits including pension scheme, relocation packages (discretionary), above average holiday days, on site nursery, on site gym, and the security of a large organisation who encourage continued professional development please forward you CV* in the first instance

*Due to the sensitive nature of these roles, a vetting procedure leading to a high level of security clearance will apply. Therefore, applicants must be able to answer yes to all of the following questions:

My client requires a Chief Test Engineer (Integration & Verification). The company is the UK-based subsidiary. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. The company employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Programme Information

My client has been awarded a £750 million Government programme to deliver an IT enabled, transformed Border security capability for the UK. This involves project/programme management on a very large scale for the design, development and implementation of state of the art secure systems and software.

Vacancy Description

The Chief Test Engineer will work within the IV&V (Integration Verification and Validation) team of the Solutions Design IPT. There will be significant customer exposure, through formal project meetings and working groups and so candidates must be comfortable with collaborative working to develop an overall solution.

The Chief Test Engineer reports to the IV&V IPT Lead, with responsibility for cost and schedule objectives, and leadership and management of all system test, including:

Leadership and management of system test activities, including the Service Provider Solution and the e-Borders enterprise, up to the point of transition from Test into Service.

Primary Authority point of contact for test-related matters and IV&V representative on the SRB.

Responsible for meeting cost and schedule objectives.

Contributing to establishing the strategies for accomplishing the Integration, Verification and Transition (IV&T) of each Release Project or Major Upgrade, including coordination with Product Development teams, the End-to-End Integration and Authority to Operate Testing Master Planner

My client is a business with a growing portfolio of clients that has presented the need for someone to join their small Digital Video Testing team.

This role will be involved in a multitude of test, build and repair responsibilities working with Microwave systems/receives and amplifier chains amongst other technologies.

You will currently be working in the RF/Microwave field with familiarity with measurement system operation, analogue video systems and COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Domain Multiplexing). Ideally you will have an Amateur Radio License and have relevant educational/professional qualification or direct relevant experience.

You MUST be capable of MoD Security Clearance within 3 months ( Must be UK passport holder).
Based in Northamptonshire my client is offering a salary of between £20k and £30k with a good benefits package to boot.

Our client, a leading solution provider, and serving various international companies are looking to recruit an experienced Test Development Engineer with the ability to design and implement automated production test equipment to join their existing development engineering department on the development of a variety of leading edge products and applications.

Reporting to the Test Manager you will be responsible for the design of the hardware test strategy and documentation for a variety of solutions as required, development of test specifications and plans, taking ownership and implementing test strategies for products and projects and the qualification and verification of new hardware products.

Our client is looking for individuals who are qualified to degree standard or equivalent in a related subject such as Electronics, Science or Engineering and have at least 5 years commercial experience of working within Test Development including the design and development of test interfacing and the ability to influence design for test, writing technical and test documentation along with a good working knowledge of LabVIEW and JTAG/ boundary scan.

Individuals who can demonstrate knowledge of CAD, FPGA, Aerospace or Defence projects, Environmental / EMC testing, USB, SATA or configuration management would be a distinct advantage.

Our client is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, possess a flexible attitude and either already in possession of or capable of obtaining UK security clearance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company based in Dorset and who value their employees with the opportunity to work with unique and leading edge products.

This vacancy is being advertised by Resource Appointments Limited. The services advertised by Resource Appointments Limited are those of an Employment Agency.

As an EMC Test Engineer, you will oversee the test and quality of these high end electronics systems. You will be carrying out EMC and environmental (thermal / shock / vibration) testing of rugged military electronics hardware. You will also liaise with the development team to ensure product quality.

Key skills and experience

Analogue and digital electronics hardware testing

Electronics EMC testing

Environmental (thermal / shock / vibration) testing

British passport holder (desired) / SC clearance (preferred)

Long established, independently owned defence industry player has recently experienced strong growth. With a reputation for delivering a high standard of quality and innovative working practices, they have now strengthened their hold on the market. On the back of a number of significant contract wins, they now have a number of requirements to strengthen their engineering team.

Training with good career prospects in the long term. 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance.

A major supplier to the MOD is looking for a Security Test Engineer with proven experience in information security as a Systems or Security Engineer. Any experience of UK Government or MOD procurement practices would be beneficial.

As Security Test Engineer you will be in a team that is responsible for supporting design analysis and development of an integrated Test and Evaluation Plan. You will be educated to degree level in a Scientific or Engineering discipline and have experience of full lifecycle coverage. Ideally you will hold some kind of recognised information security certification – CHECK, CISSP.

Vacancy Details

Working as a member of the Software Test Team to perform testing functions including; analysing business and technical requirements.

Identifying test scenarios writing and reviewing test documentation

Executing test scripts according to schedule and raising defects and tracking them through to resolution

Candidate Requirements

Ideally the candidate for Software Test Engineer role will have:

UNIX and Windows experience

HND or equivalent qualification

Demonstrated aptitude for coding / scripting is essential, and experience as a software developer is desirable.

This role would also suit a junior skill level Software Engineer / Software Test Engineer

Our client is one of the UK’s leading Aerospace and Defence companies and due to an unprecedented amount of work they are looking for a Test Engineer/ Software Test Engineer to join their team in Hampshire.

Vacancy Contact Details

01737 822000 (T)
01737 823031 (F)www.cbsbutler.com
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